Minerama is one of the largest shows of its kind in NSW and a must-attend event for families, gem nuts and rock hounds!

With indoor and outdoor trade stalls selling gemstone rough, fine jewellery and everything in between, workshops and demonstrations, fun activities for kids, and delicious food and drink, there’s something for everyone.

Located at the picturesque Glen Innes Showgrounds during autumn, it’s the perfect time of year to come for a day trip or to make a weekend out of it, with so much to see and do at the show and in Glen Innes Highlands.

What’s On at Minerama

7, 8 & 9 March 2025
Glen Innes Showground, NSW

From fossicking to fine jewellery and everything in between, a bounty of hidden gems is waiting to be unearthed at the annual Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery show in Glen Innes, NSW.

Entry Fee

$5 entry

FREE for ages 16 and under if accompanied by a paying parent/guardian!

Entry fees support our local community groups and help fund the show’s kids’ activities.

Thank you to the Glen Innes Lioness Lions, Lions and Men’s Shed for their support on the gates at the showground.

Stallholders & Traders

Discover unique collections and creations from the many stallholders and traders at Minerama, both indoors and outdoors.

From rough stones and fossils to fine jewellery and everything in between, you’re bound to find something special.

Trading times

Friday 7 March: 9am to 4pm
Saturday 8 March: 9am to 4pm
Sunday 9 March: 9am to 2pm

Food & Drinks

There will be plenty of delicious food and beverages to ensure you are energised for the show.

Trading times

Friday: 9am to 4pm
Saturday: 9am to 4pm
Sunday: 9am to 2pm

Jurassic Jack Roarsome Adventure

9am to 4pm, Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March

Jurassic Jack and his rangers are returning to Minerama for a ROARsome adventure!

Dinosaurs have captured our imagination for generations with a sense of wonder and awe, and Jurassic Jack invites you to stomp by the campsite.

While you’re there, check out the fossil dig boxes, take a selfie in the giant dinosaur egg, meet some baby dinosaur pals, chat with cheeky Spike the Spinosaurus, and check out the prehistoric tribute Jeep that roars like a T-Rex.

You will be en-RAPTOR-ed!

Base Zero Climbing Wall

9am to 4pm, Saturday 8 March
Located to the left of the New Pavilion

Get ready to rock CLIMB at the Base Zero mobile rock climbing wall. This exciting activity offers an on-site adventure for all ages. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced climber, the walls have specially designed routes for all abilities.

Glen Innes Mineral & Gem Club

The Glen Innes Mineral & Gem Club will be hosting fossicking field trips, demonstrations, and other activities.

Visit them at Minerama for:

Kids’ fossicking experience
Bags of sapphire wash
Crystal geodes – break open on-site
Variety of jewellery & gems (cut/polished/rough)
Variety of local rocks
Cabochon polishing, gem cutting & faceting demonstrations held in the kitchen area of the New Pavilion each day of the show (times will be displayed on a notice board at the venue each day)

Rockhounds Rest Area

Friday 7 & Saturday 8 March in the Old Pavilion

See times and days below for FREE kids’ activities

Calling all rockhounds, little explorers, and starry-eyed adventurers! Welcome to the Rockhounds Rest Area – Where rocks and space collide…

The Rockhound Rest Area is the ultimate pit stop at Minerama, where adventure meets relaxation.

Parents can kick back with a coffee and sweet treat from The Little Sunshine Cafe, while the kids can get stuck into free activities, including:

Face painting
Rockhound badge making
Rock creations
UNE Discovery Team
Stargazing Adventures astrophotography

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Stargazing Adventures astrophotographer, who will be sharing mind-blowing photography displays and chats about the wonders of the universe. From meteorites to mesmerising deep-space photography, this is a chance to discover the connection between Earth’s rocks and the cosmos.

So whether you’re here to create, explore, or chill out, the Rockhound Rest Area is a must-stop for the whole family.

Stargazing Adventures

9am to 4pm, Saturday 8 March

This year, we’re thrilled to welcome Stargazing Adventures to share mind-blowing photography displays and chats about the wonders of the universe. From meteorites to mesmerising deep-space photography, this is a chance to discover the connection between Earth’s rocks and the cosmos.

Photographic prints will also be for sale.

UNE Discovery Voyager

9am to 4pm, Friday 7 March – Free school activity sessions

BOOKINGS REQUIRED: To book, email eventsofficer@gisc.nsw.gov.au

Teachers, bring your students along for an interactive learning adventure! UNE Discovery is presenting engaging, curriculum-linked activities for all ages, including:

Palaeontology Puzzles & Think Like a Rock (K-6)
Explore fossils and uncover the secrets hidden in ancient rocks!

Weighing Giants (7-10)
How do we measure prehistoric creatures? Discover the science behind Earth’s biggest beasts!

9am to 4pm, Saturday 8 March

Check out some of the incredible specimens from the UNE Science & Environment’s Earth Science department.

Whether you’re a future scientist, rockhound, or just curious about the world beneath your feet, this is a must-do experience at Minerama!

Ask an Expert Sessions
Hourly from 9am to 4pm, Saturday 8 March

Drop by the UNE Discovery area for a chance to chat with real scientists! Meet a Geologist and Palaeontologist, ask them your burning questions, bring along any rocks or fossils you would like identified, and check out some incredible specimens up close.

Find out more about UNE Discovery Voyager.